| Electric and hybrid cars dominate |
| Bijoy Kumar Y / Tokyo October 22, 2009, 0:59 IST The usually choc-a-bloc bus parking lot at Makuhari Messe was deserted. There were no car company hoardings on the way to the Tokyo Motor Show venue either. Inside, the show was restricted to just three halls. There were no go-go girls in skimpy costumes dancing to loud techno beats. Missing in action were Ferrari and Lamborghini. No Jaguar or Aston Martin, either. Not even Volkswagen. The space normally occupied by the American giants was filled in with paintings by children – on an automotive theme, mind you. |
First registration (year/month) | 1999 / 09 |
| Grade | 4WD ZR |
| Engine type | 4G93 |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Capacity | 5 passengers |
| Color | PEARL |
| Chassis No: | H76W-0040461 |
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